This city escape was built for the classicist

Prince d'Orange is a tony, south Brussels neighborhood, known just as much for its stately, elegant homes as it is its undeveloped land. “The area is very interesting,” said listing agent Mark Harvey of Knight Frank. “it’s quite close to the city facilities and next to a protected green area with fields and ponds. It’s the best of both worlds.”

Here, a gracious brick villa has just entered the market, its red pitched dormers showcasing views of its wooded lot from nearly every angle. “The property was built in 1980 in a French classical architecture,” Mr. Harvey said, its dignified exterior the perfect fit for an “ambassador or head of state.”

The home’s nearly 7,600-square-foot layout features five bedrooms and five full bathrooms.

Thick with foliage and a sprawling green lawn, the wooded lot is a quiet retreat not far from the bustle of the city.

Amenities

A buyer with an interest in gardening would be well suited to this spectacularly green estate. Lush, manicured gardens frame a sparkling blue pool and a stone courtyard; it’s the perfect setting for al fresco dining. In addition to the outdoor amenities, the home offers a three-car garage, a formal and informal living room, and a renovated kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a few fun additions, like a wine cooler and a built-in wood-burning oven.

Prince d'Orange is one of the more affluent and safe neighborhoods in Brussels. Listing agent Mark Harvey confirmed that there were a few record-breaking sales in the past few years, ranging from $3 to $7 million. The neighborhood is ideal for anyone who enjoys nature, as the world-renowned Sonian Forest is close nearby. Inside the vast parkland, visitors can hike, fish, bike, and go horseback riding.